4. Republicans rebound Nov. 2
The Nashua Telegraph Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:12 PM PST
Everywhere you looked in New Hampshire on Nov. 2, Republicans were celebrating while the few victorious Democrats licked their wounds and were grateful they somehow survived the wreckage. The slumping economy, President Obama’s sagging approval ratings and an unprecedented pro-Republican attack ad campaign from special interest groups combined to deliver the most sweeping rout for the New ... |
Six Recess Appointments to Be Made, Obama Says
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:11 PM PST
HONOLULU -- President Obama said Wednesday that he intended to install six appointees -- including James Cole, his controversial pick for the No. 2 spot at the Justice Department -- while Congress is in recess. The move will allow them to serve without confirmation by the Senate, where their prospects will only grow dimmer once Republicans gain strength in January. |
AP source: US revokes Venezuelan envoy's visa
Contra Costa Times Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:10 PM PST
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration revoked the visa of the Venezuelan ambassador to the United States on Wednesday in a tit-for-tat diplomatic response to Venezuela's rejection of the U. |
Disappearances tied to Pakistan are worry to U.S.
Contra Costa Times Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:10 PM PST
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is expressing alarm over reports that thousands of political separatists and captured Taliban insurgents have disappeared into the hands of Pakistan's police and security forces, and that some may have been tortured or killed. |
NFL Notes: Pundit wants Eagle ‘executed’
Peoria Journal Star Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:06 PM PST
Fox News analyst Tucker Carlson says Eagles quarterback Michael Vick “should have been executed†for his dogfighting crimes. The far-right pundit was guest hosting for Sean Hannity on Tuesday night when he led a panel discussion about President Barack Obama commending the owner of the Eagles for giving Vick a second chance after his release from prison. Vick served 18 months in federal prison ... |
A dogmatic stance
Sydney Morning Herald Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:05 PM PST
Barack Obama thinks a US sport stars should be given a second chance. But one commentator disagrees. |
Wyden, Brown have little in common, except health-care bill
The Standard-Times Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:03 PM PST
When Ron Wyden returns to work next week, it will be as half of one of the most unusual duos in the Senate. The brainy Oregon Democrat and Scott Brown, the brawny Massachusetts Republican, are joining forces to tweak the Obama administration's federal... |
With his term half over, Obama has failed to scare any decisive wins
Kitchener - Waterloo Record Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:02 PM PST
With the Republicans poised to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, President Barack Obama has come to the end â€" at least, until 2013 â€" of the progressive-reform period of his presidency. It's time to ask how he measures up when compared with his Democratic predecessors who had a kindred opportunity. |
Obama-Vick discussion, a tempest in a slow week
Philly.com Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:51 PM PST
It began with a phone call, became a tweet, and passed to a website and an online magazine. From there, during one of the year's slowest news weeks, it blazed like a brushfire into blogs, social media, talk radio - and cable TV, where a single comment threw gasoline on the blaze. |
El Pasoans Look Back On 2010
KFOX 14 El Paso Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:44 PM PST
EL PASO, Texas -- 2010 brought a visit from President Barack Obama in August and a high profile murder case involving David Marmolejo. He is accused of killing his mother. The story captured an audience and led to a hung jury. |
| |
|
No comments:
Post a Comment